Measuring Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install EN-498-B: gauge (1) along with EN-498-3: adapter (2).
- Start Engine.
- Measure the oil pressure:
- The oil pressure at idle speed should be 150kpa (22 psi).
- The oil pressure between 3000 - 3500 rpm should be 380 - 650 kpa (55 - 94 psi).
- Stop engine.
- If the engine oil pressure is below specifications, inspect the engine for 1 or more of the following conditions:
- Oil pump worn or dirty. Refer to Oil Pump Replacement and Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection .
- Oil suction gallery clogged or dirty. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Cracked, porous, or restricted oil galleries.
- Oil pressure relief valve malfunction.
- Remove EN-498-B: gauge and EN-498-3: adapter.
NOTE:
The oil temperature should be between 80°C and 100°C.